The Banned Books Section

A teenage girl walked into a Barnes & Noble and asked a bookseller where the banned books are.

“Which one?”

“All of them. Where do you keep them?”

When the bookseller tried to explain that there isn’t a section but he can show her a few, she told him, “nevermind” and stomped out of the store.

After hearing about this exchange, I rolled my eyes. However, it inspired me to make my own list of banned books and their reasons so here you are, teenage girl. These were all banned from American schools and libraries or were threatened with banishment. I’ll keep adding to it!

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian – Native Americans portrayed as humans with feelings.

Nicolina Torres

Nikki worked for Barnes & Noble for 15 years, in seven stores. She is the author of This Red Fire, Young Nation, and Girls Who Wear Glasses. She prefers to live in the country and is a new aunt to a potential bookworm.